Intelligent Mobility for All by FIA Region I

INTELLIGENT MOBILITY FOR ALL

FIA Region I Priorities

MOBILITY

• Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) • Cost of Motoring • Ageing Drivers

SAFETY

• Safer Drivers • Safer Vehicles • Safer Infrastructure

ENVIRONMENT

• eMobility • Ecodriving • CO2 Emissions Reduction

CONSUMER PROTECTION

• Access to Repair and Maintenance Information • Open Access to In-Vehicle Platforms • Mileage Fraud

TOURISM

• Sustainable Mobility for Tourists

About Us Founded in 1904, the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) brings together leading national motoring organisations from 132 countries worldwide and is the governing body for world motor sport. The FIA Region I office, based in Brussels, is a consumer body representing 104 Motoring and Touring Clubs and their 36 million members from across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

The FIA Region I office aims: 1. To provide strong representation of Member Club interests, on behalf of consumers, towards the EU institutions on key issues concerning mobility, safety, the environment, consumer protection, and tourism; 2. To build up links and support the exchange of best practices between the Member Clubs, for example through Management and Learnership Programmes in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and; 3. To launch mobility campaign activities together with the Clubs throughout the region.

FEDERATION INTERNATIONALE DE L’AUTOMOBILE REGION I

The FIAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s guiding principle is to ensure safe, affordable and clean mobility for all

FOREWORD Improving our daily mobility must remain a top priority for national and European policy makers. Better vehicles, infrastructure and driver behaviour are key to providing intelligent mobility solutions for citizens. This document presents the key priorities of the FIA Region I office, which can be summarised as follows: • Mobility: Supporting efficient and affordable mobility for all. • Safety: Promoting 5-star drivers, in 5-star cars on 5-star roads. • Environment: Offering intelligent mobility solutions for sustainable transport. • Consumer Protection: Defending consumers’ interests. • Tourism: Ensuring sustainable tourism and protecting passengers’ rights. These goals require political and financial support for the development of appropriate infrastructures, technologies and legal frameworks. FIA Clubs boast a wealth of experience and knowledge in the mobility area, and as such, are well placed to offer consumer oriented political, technical and practical expertise to meet the mobility challenges ahead.

Thierry Willemarck President, FIA Region I

Jacob Bangsgaard Director General, FIA Region I 5

â&#x20AC;&#x153;ITS solutions can make travelling safer, cleaner and less congested. But raising consumer understanding of the new systems on offer will be vital.â&#x20AC;? Peter Meyer, President, Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil-Club e.V. (ADAC)

MOBILITY: INTELLIGENT TRANSPORT SYSTEMS (ITS) ITS can contribute significantly towards creating a cleaner, safer and more efficient transport system. The European Commission adopted a new ITS legal framework (ITS Directive and ITS Action Plan) in 2010 and is mandated to address the compatibility, interoperability and continuity of ITS solutions across the EU in the timeframe 2010-2015. The FIA is a partner of the European FOT-Net project which supports large-scale testing programmes assessing the quality, robustness and consumer acceptance of ICT solutions. FIA Region I supports: • The widespread deployment and use of ITS in the EU, with the aim of increasing the mobility alternatives available for consumers. The FIA is an active member of the iMobility Forum. • The deployment of an ITS system which takes into account data security, data protection, and liability issues, while promoting open platforms and removing potential barriers to wider market penetration. • The introduction of a pan European eCall, ITS for iMobility, and ITS for Urban Mobility, as well as participation in the EU Research Programme with a specific focus on users’ needs.

See more: www.fot-net.eu

â&#x20AC;&#x153;In our society many people depend on individual mobility for their work, recreation and social activities. They simply need their car for day-to-day mobility. Therefore there is a strong need to keep the cost of motoring at an acceptable level.â&#x20AC;? Guido Van Woerkom, President, Royal Dutch Touring Club ANWB

MOBILITY: COST OF MOTORING Transport-related expenditure is the second biggest budget item for most households according to the European Commission. As part of the 2011 White Paper on Transport, the European Commission has proposed a revision of motor fuel taxation, an evaluation of existing road charging schemes, the internalisation of external costs (road accidents, emissions and road congestion), and a revision of vehicle taxation. FIA Region I supports: • Sustainable and affordable personal mobility which provides added value regarding social, economic and interpersonal aspects of everyday life. • The monitoring and assessment of the impact of taxes and fees: when investing in something as expensive as a car, families need certainty with regard to future operating costs. • A fair car taxation scheme, which promotes a shift in consumer preferences towards a cleaner, safer and more sustainable mobility in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;All transport modes should be linked to provide an efficient door-to-door mobility so that the elderly can continue to lead a fully active and socially integrated life.â&#x20AC;? Edmund King, President, UK Automobile Association (AA)

MOBILITY: AGEING DRIVERS With Europe’s population ageing rapidly - the ratio of Europeans over 65 years to the working population has increased steadily from 21% in 1990 to 26% in 2010, and is projected to reach 52% by 2060 – the FIA is supporting the European Year for Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations. The FIA believes all transport modes should be combined to provide an efficient door-to-door mobility so that the elderly can continue to lead an active and socially integrated life. FIA Region I supports: • The European Year for Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations while recognising that car use, as the first travel mode for older people (both as drivers and passengers), remains key for societal interaction. • Greater access to personal mobility for elderly users, including the organisation of specific refresher courses and practical driving lessons for the benefit of elderly people in the framework of the FIA Action for Road Safety campaign. • Specific technology and infrastructure developments to assist ageing drivers and vulnerable users.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is vital that those most at risk, in particular families and young drivers, understand the tremendous impact eSafety systems can have on safer drivingâ&#x20AC;?

Jean Todt, FIA President

SAFETY: SAFER DRIVERS Enhancing the behaviour of road users is a key priority of the UN Decade of Action for Road Safety. FIA Region I is supporting this global initiative in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, through education, training and information programmes carried out in the framework of the FIA Action for Road Safety campaign. The FIA promotes the ‘Safe System’ approach which focuses on the road user, the vehicle, and infrastructure, in order to reduce road casualties. FIA Region I supports: • The training of 5-star drivers, in 5-star cars, on 5-star roads. FIA Region I Member Clubs promote the exchange of their expertise and best practices in traffic education with others, for example by supporting the FIA Action for Road Safety campaign, the FIA European Traffic Education Contest, and education programmes such as the Masters Degree in Road Safety Management in Lebanon – the first of its kind. • National awareness events where users are able to test the latest ‘iMobility’ systems and receive simple training. The FIA deploys the training centre facilities of its Automobile Clubs and their membership base to achieve this goal. • Campaigns aimed at encouraging safe driving practices as well as lifelong learning, in particular to protect high risk groups such as children and the elderly.

See more: www.actionforroadsafety.org

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Many accidents on the roads due to human errors could be avoided. The advanced safety systems available for cars today can support the driver and limit both the risk and severity of accidentsâ&#x20AC;? Michael Schumacher, Seven-time Formula One World Champion

SAFETY: SAFER VEHICLES With the aim of fulfilling the objective to create a common road safety area, the European Commission has set a target to halve the overall number of road deaths in the European Union by 2020 starting from 2010. The FIA is an active member of Euro NCAP and cooperates with other NCAPs globally to improve vehicle safety design, and to provide consumers with a realistic and independent assessment of the safety performance of some of the most popular cars sold in Europe. FIA Region I supports: • The increased deployment of advanced safety technologies which can prevent accidents from happening in the first place. So-called eSafety technologies such as Electronic Stability Control (which stabilises the car in a skid) can react faster than any driver can. • Demonstrations of eSafety systems. One of the main obstacles for increased deployment of these technologies is a lack of consumer awareness. New technologies including eCall and Anti-Lock Braking Systems for motorcycles should be rapidly deployed for the benefit of all consumers. • Vehicle designs that protect vulnerable road users, as well as safe and easy-to-use child restraints.

See more: www.esafetychallenge.eu and www.euroncap.com

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Deaths of pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists and drivers are concentrated on busy, high risk main roads. We can achieve a world free of high risk roads with targeted investment in safety engineering.â&#x20AC;? John Dawson, Chairman, European Roads Assessment Programme (EuroRAP) and International Roads Assessment Programme (iRAP)

SAFETY: SAFER INFRASTRUCTURE Improvements in road infrastructure have the potential for major road safety gains across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Roads must be self-explanatory (reducing the likelihood of an accident) and forgiving (protecting when an accident occurs). Additional investment in the construction and maintenance of safe road infrastructure is needed. The existence of many bottlenecks in the European network not only adversely affects road safety, but is also the cause of much congestion, unnecessary loss of time, excessive fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. FIA Region I supports: • The European Commission’s White Paper recommendation to define a core network of strategic European infrastructure (a European Mobility Network). In this context, FIA Clubs will contribute to identify bottlenecks and road segments prone to congestion. • The planning and realisation of future infrastructure on the basis of recent capacity and future demand. The FIA supports the setting up of appropriate infrastructure to facilitate an alternative fuels strategy. • The work of the European Roads Assessment Programme (EuroRAP) and International Roads Assessment Programme (iRAP) to make roads safe, including the development of safer infrastructure for vulnerable users such as pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists.

See more: www.eurorap.org and www.irap.net

â&#x20AC;&#x153;eMobility has great potential but consumers will not automatically make the switch to electric vehicles if total costs are high, a recharging station network is not in place, or if they are not user-friendlyâ&#x20AC;? BjĂśrn Dosch, Chairman, FIA Transport and Mobility Working Group

ENVIRONMENT: eMOBILITY eMobility is a key issue for the future of transport involving policy-makers, research institutions and industry. National authorities and local municipalities are already supporting pilot schemes to introduce electric vehicles and eMobility has also been included in the EU Research Programme. While the electrification of the vehicle fleet provides a major opportunity for decarbonising transport (when based on clean electricity sources), the deployment of eMobility will depend not only on specific technologies to be adopted, but on the ability to organise and manage operations of a complex landscape of players: car manufacturers, battery producers, mobility service providers, energy suppliers and distributors, and institutions. The FIA is a partner of the European smartCEM pilot project which aims to enhance user experience and acceptance of electric vehicles through the use of ICT services. FIA Region I supports: • The development of consumer awareness and research activities on eMobility. This includes testing activities aimed at measuring the actual CO2 impact and total ownership cost of low-carbon vehicles. • The identification of barriers to consumer uptake of electric vehicles to facilitate user acceptance. • The establishment of standards and specifications for battery charging arrangements and protocols to promote and maintain market competition.

See more: www.smartcem.eu

“Ecodriving saves money, is very good for the environment and is stress free. It’s an eco-friendly way of driving that can even save lives.” Alexander Wurz, Le Mans 24 Hour driver

ENVIRONMENT: ECODRIVING Thanks to its impact on fuel consumption and maintenance costs (brakes, tyres, etc.) and lower exposure to road risk, ecodriving is both a cheaper and safer alternative for motorists. The five golden rules of ecodriving are: anticipating the traffic flow; maintaining a steady speed with low engine revolutions (low RPM); shifting gears up early; checking tyre pressure regularly, and; refraining from using extra energy by using air conditioning and other electrical equipment wisely. The FIA and its Member Clubs call for the development of increased ecodriving skills for European motorists, as this has a positive impact on fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and road safety. FIA actions are based on the in-depth knowledge of its Clubs, which provide ecodriving lessons to motorists. FIA Region I supports: • The on-going provision and development of ecodriving courses by its Members, as well as the integration of ecodriving into driver education programmes. • The European ECOWILL project (ECOdriving – Widespread Implementation for Learner Drivers and Licensed Drivers) of which the FIA is a partner. ECOWILL aims at rolling-out short ecodriving training courses for motorists on a large scale throughout Europe. • The deployment of ITS for ecodriving, providing detailed information on driver behaviour (fuel consumption, braking use, etc.) to facilitate better ecodriving. See more: www.ecodrive.org

â&#x20AC;&#x153;By making informed choices, consumers can contribute towards cleaner and more efficient mobility.â&#x20AC;? Reinhard Kolke, Chairman, FIA Technical Working Group

ENVIRONMENT: CO2 EMISSIONS REDUCTION The European Commission has set ambitious targets to reduce CO2 emissions from passenger cars, with the goal that average CO2 emissions from cars should not exceed 130g CO2/km by 2015 and should drop further to 95g/km by 2020. To reach these targets, the European Commission has introduced a package of technical measures including: improvements in vehicle motor technology; rules governing the introduction of more efficient Mobile Air Conditioning systems, compulsory fitting of tyre pressure monitoring systems, and the setting of maximum tyre rolling resistance limits. FIA Region I supports: • A global approach to improving the automotive fuel economy, primarily by encouraging technological improvements in vehicle efficiency. This includes support for new fuel efficiency standards in lightcommercial vehicles. • Raising awareness on alternatives fuels, testing propulsion modes, and informing consumers on both the advantages and disadvantages of new technologies. • The development of a new CO2 labelling directive to help consumers choose vehicles with low fuel consumption levels when they buy cars.

“Ensuring unrestricted and standardised access to technical information is key to safeguarding consumers’ freedom to choose who will repair and maintain their cars. A well-maintained car is important for both safety and the environment.” Christian Scholly, Chairman, FIA Legal and Consumer Affairs Working Group

CONSUMER PROTECTION: ACCESS TO REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE INFORMATION The European Commission has developed an extensive legislative framework which aims to guarantee free access to repair and maintenance information for the aftermarket. The FIA defends the interests of mobile consumers ensuring fair treatment without undue limitation of their rights and liberties on the basis of choice, safety, value for money, information, redress, and sustainability. Right to Repair (of which the FIA is a partner) is a Europe-wide information campaign that focuses on consumer choice and effective competition in the automotive aftermarket. FIA Region I supports: • The EU’s goal to ensure free competition in the repair and maintenance aftermarket, including mobile consumers’ right to choose their repair/breakdown service. • Access to technical information for all vehicle types in a useable form in the interest of safety, security, and the environment, through appropriate legislation and standards. • Monitoring the development of standards and access to security-related information.

See more: www.r2rc.eu

“In-vehicle telematic services like eCall can improve both safety and efficiency. We need to develop an open, competitive market in the EU providing a free choice of service providers and technologies.” Sebastián Salvadó, President, Reial Automòbil Club de Catalunya (RACC)

CONSUMER PROTECTION: OPEN ACCESS TO IN-VEHICLE PLATFORMS With the emergency call system ‘eCall’ becoming mandatory, all vehicles will soon be equipped with an on-board telematics device. The equipment used for an EU-wide eCall service will represent an important step towards improving both vehicle efficiency and safety, in particular considering the potential use of such telematics systems for additional services related to mobility (breakdown assistance, traffic information and navigation, pay-as-you-go schemes, etc). FIA Region I supports: • Full participation and representation of consumers’ views in the eCall Implementation Platform. • The rolling out of adapted eCall legislation, and the introduction of an open in-vehicle platform for additional services, while ensuring free competition for the provision of these services. • Carrying out eCall demonstrations to raise consumer awareness, not only related to the emergency call service, but also with regard to mobility services.

“When buying a second-hand car, consumers should be able to trust the market. Mileage fraud not only hits consumers’ pockets, but also has an effect on environmental and safety standards.” Thierry Willemarck, CEO, Touring Club Belgium (TCB)

CONSUMER PROTECTION: MILEAGE FRAUD The history of used cars crossing national borders is currently very difficult to trace and prosecution for mileage fraud is extremely rare. The consumer pays the price, facing accelerated depreciation on cars with tampered odometers in addition to higher maintenance and repair costs. Furthermore, odometer tampering means cars may not receive the servicing and maintenance they require, increasing safety risks to the consumer and upping the emissions that cars produce. Through EuroTest, 18 Automobile Clubs in 17 countries (all members of the FIA), have been putting the quality and safety of mobility in Europe to the test since 2000 for the benefit of their members and all mobile consumers in Europe. FIA Region I supports: • Calling on manufacturers to make it more difficult to tamper with odometers from a technical point of view. • The registration of mileage each time a vehicle is inspected. More should be done to promote consumer awareness when buying a used car by encouraging cross-border exchange of mileage information, and by making data concerning mileage history available upfront. • Ensuring that the revision of the Periodical Technical Inspection directive guarantees a high level of safety and limits the cost to consumers. See more: www.eurotestmobility.com

“With more than half of holiday trips made by car, road safety should be the backbone of a sustainable EU tourism policy.” Paolo Diamante, Chairman, FIA Tourism Working Group

TOURISM: SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY FOR TOURISTS Tourism is a key generator of demand for mobility, whether in terms of business or leisure. A sustainable approach to tourism should be developed so that society can continue to benefit from its positive economic impact in years to come. With 60% of holiday trips made by car, road safety must be a key element of a sustainable EU tourism strategy. The FIA participates actively in the European Commission Tourism Sustainability Group and the development of sustainability indicators. FIA Region I supports: • Policies aimed at guaranteeing and enforcing the rights of passengers, regardless of the transport mode chosen. • The Camping Card International which offers fast registration, guaranteed payment, and third-party insurance for the benefit of campers. • The mobility of disabled travellers. The FIA is working to raise awareness of the rights of disabled travellers through the development of the FIA online guide for disabled parking badge holders, and by working to further harmonise requirements necessary for a blue badge Europe-wide.

See more: www.campingcardinternational.com and www.fiadisabledtravellers.com

Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile Region I